Loneliness: A Challenge of Our Time
2026-05-07 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Aula NI.010 – Via Nirone, 15 – Milano, Aula NI.010 - Via Nirone, 15 - Milano, Milano, Italy
Loneliness: A Challenge of Our Time and affects people of all ages and social backgrounds, but with different characteristics and risk factors.
Worldwide, between 17% and 21% of young people (13-29 years old) report feeling lonely, with higher levels among adolescents.
In Milan a conference will be held by our Lonely-EU partner Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan.
“Loneliness as a Social Challenge. From Scientific Research to Intervention Policies” will be held at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan on May 7, 2026 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM).
The event is organized by PsyLab – Psychology, Law and Policy Lab, a research center at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, in collaboration with @spsTREND, a research center at the University of Milan, as part of the European LONELY-EU project.
A number of our project members will be there: Judith Merkies, Cristiano Vezzoni, Patrizia Catellani but also Stefano BENZONI and Massimo KOMATZ from our Evidence-to-Action (E2A) Board.
If you are in the area, interested in Loneliness and have time this coming thursday, use the link to sign up for the event.
The language of the event will be Italian, as is the registration form you can find here : https://lnkd.in/eKGJnRsb

Imagine if there was no solitude
2026-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 | itla, Kuutio, 2. krs Oodi Helsingin keskuskirjasto, Helsinki, Helsniki, Finland
On Monday the 11th of May from 17.00-19.00 , Itla, organizes an event with the title “Kuvittele, jos yksinäisyyttä ei olisi”. In English it translates to : “Imagine if loneliness didn’t exist”. The event takes place at Kuutio (2nd floor Oodi Helsinki Central Library).
The purpose of the Itla Children’s Foundation is to promote and support the wellbeing, equality and position of children and families living in Finland and contribute to building a good future for them.
Loneliness is not something that only impacts elderly people. Everyone could become lonely, even young people. The Lonely-EU project is present at that meeting and during the event, speakers like Niina Junttila, Judith Merkies and others will talk about:
– How does loneliness affect health and well-being?
– How can we reduce loneliness and is there something we could learn from young people?
– What if we lived in a world where loneliness does not define anyone’s everyday life?
Niina is a member of our Evidence to Action Board (E2A) and Judith is our Policy expert.
Participation in the event does not require registration, but by registering, you will help them to estimate the number of participants. You can sign up here:
https://lnkd.in/ezS2mn-Y

2026-05-12 15:00 - 17:00
𝐒𝐂𝐂 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐋𝐘-𝐄𝐔 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩: 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐲 🌍
We are excited to welcome Judith Merkies to introduce us to the Lonely-EU. A Horizon project spanning across and beyond Europe, bringing 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 together to tackle one of the most pressing social challenges of our time 🤝
The vision of 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐋𝐘-𝐄𝐔 is to create a 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 where every person can access the relationships and support they need to thrive 🌱
The project seeks to answer three key questions:
• 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 of social isolation and loneliness? 👥
• What are the 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 of social isolation and loneliness across Europe? 📊
• How can we 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 through policy, collaboration, and innovation? 🧠💡
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐂𝐄𝐓 ⏰
More info and registration here 🔗
https://lnkd.in/dKB-KKZQ
